1
as in surrendered
to give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress
the boy reluctantly relinquished the illegal fireworks to the police officer
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as in resigned
to give up (as a position of authority) formally
the retiring CEO relinquished his position to the company's vice president with very mixed feelings
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Recent Examples of relinquished
Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.
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Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 June 2026
In West Oakland, an old Greyhound terminal on Market Street converted to 102 apartments nearly a mile from a BART station relinquished the building back to the lender last year.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Parry got out in front from the start, when Anisimova missed on a forehand and never relinquished the lead.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Days after being released on a 1 million-euro bail, the company announced that the 45-year-old has temporarily relinquished his roles as vice chairman and as a member of the board of directors.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
He’s relinquished that need to control the situation.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
There are outs not to be relinquished on the bases.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Aries held the title for 298 days beginning in September 2011 and only relinquished it to get a shot at the TNA World Championship.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
More than 75 other nurses with Operation Nightingale school diplomas relinquished their Florida credentials, the health department said in its April 22 email in response to the Sentinel’s questions.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Vulture Editors, Vulture, 8 June 2026
In West Oakland, an old Greyhound terminal on Market Street converted to 102 apartments nearly a mile from a BART station relinquished the building back to the lender last year.
—Julia Prodis Sulek, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Parry got out in front from the start, when Anisimova missed on a forehand and never relinquished the lead.
—James Hansen, New York Times, 30 May 2026
Days after being released on a 1 million-euro bail, the company announced that the 45-year-old has temporarily relinquished his roles as vice chairman and as a member of the board of directors.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 26 May 2026
He’s relinquished that need to control the situation.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 24 May 2026
There are outs not to be relinquished on the bases.
—Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 15 May 2026
Aries held the title for 298 days beginning in September 2011 and only relinquished it to get a shot at the TNA World Championship.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 14 May 2026
More than 75 other nurses with Operation Nightingale school diplomas relinquished their Florida credentials, the health department said in its April 22 email in response to the Sentinel’s questions.
—Annie Martin, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for relinquished
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The man eventually surrendered the gun, and the officers took him into custody.—
Clifford Ward,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2026
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Buckley reminded him that Germany surrendered after the firebombing of Dresden.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2026
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Actor Issa Rae, musician Bela Fleck and author Louise Penny were among the numerous artists who withdrew from appearances, while consultants such as musician Ben Folds and singer Renée Fleming resigned.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The Tribune’s reporting revealed that, in one instance, a medical business did not look any further into patient abuse allegations after one of its employees resigned following an incident that resulted in battery and public indecency convictions.—
Emily Hoerner,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Dembélé’s teammate, midfielder Rayan Cherki, was also on the HAC tip, though his was smaller and rendered in creamy beige.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The resulting flooding rendered the antenna inoperable.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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Queen Elizabeth's uncle Edward VIII abdicated the throne within a year of his ascension in order to marry a two-time divorcée, Wallis Simpson.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 June 2026
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The Thorns were so concerned with Chawinga in that moment that the two defenders who went to try to force her onto her left foot completely abdicated the space that Hopkins was targeting with her run forward.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2026
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Cribs, strollers, and Playstations delivered to your room are among the family amenities.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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For over 30 years, Outward Magazine has delivered news and features for and by the community.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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What follows are dozens of examples of how those whose names are familiar (or aren’t) and legendary (or infamous) for their actions while representing the state have been embraced (or renounced) by the rest of the country and beyond.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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She’s since voted to block military aid to Israel and renounced the group.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Vera-Tucker ceded some snaps to backup left guard/center Ben Brown, who signed a contract extension last year.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
9 June 2026
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Puerto Rican independence movement Puerto Rico was ruled by Spain starting in 1508, then ceded to the United States following the Spanish-American War in 1898.—
Scott Spires Britannica Editors June 3,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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“Relinquished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relinquished. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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